Methods for Physical Stabilization of Ashed Teeth in Incinerated Remains

Volume 35, Issue 4 (July 1990)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 4

Methods for Physical Stabilization of Ashed Teeth in Incinerated Remains
Murray, GA
Professors, University of Tennessee, TN

Berryman, HE
Assistant professor, University of Tennessee, TN

Mincer, HH
Professors, University of Tennessee, TN

Dickens, RL
Professors, University of Tennessee, TN

Abstract

Methods for physically stabilizing the extremely fragile ashed teeth that are often encountered in incinerated human remains were investigated.

Results of a questionnaire sent to forensic anthropologists and forensic odontologists disclosed that, for these two groups, the most popular methods currently used are impregnation with a solution of polyvinyl acetate or application of cyanoacrylate cement, respectively.

In addition, extracted human teeth were incinerated in the laboratory and impregnated with commercially available preparations of either cyanoacrylate cement, clear acrylic spray paint, hair spray, spray furniture varnish, clear fingernail polish, quick-setting epoxy cement. Duco® household cement, polyvinyl acetate polymer in acetone, or self-curing clear dental acrylic resin. Every substance tested successfully stabilized the incinerated teeth. Clear acrylic spray paint was judged the most efficacious overall because of its ease of application, availability, inexpensiveness, and rapidity of setting.

Keywords:
odontology, human identification, dentition

Paper ID: JFS12913J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12913J
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		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 35, Issue 4 (July 1990) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (360K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Page Count: 4 Methods for Physical Stabilization of Ashed Teeth in Incinerated Remains Murray, GA Professors, University of Tennessee, TN Berryman, HE Assistant professor, University of Tennessee, TN Mincer, HH Professors, University of Tennessee, TN Dickens, RL Professors, University of Tennessee, TN Abstract Methods for physically stabilizing the extremely fragile ashed teeth that are often encountered in incinerated human remains were investigated. Results of a questionnaire sent to forensic anthropologists and forensic odontologists disclosed that, for these two groups, the most popular methods currently used are impregnation with a solution of polyvinyl acetate or application of cyanoacrylate cement, respectively. In addition, extracted human teeth were incinerated in the laboratory and impregnated with commercially available preparations of either cyanoacrylate cement, clear acrylic spray paint, hair spray, spray furniture varnish, clear fingernail polish, quick-setting epoxy cement. Duco® household cement, polyvinyl acetate polymer in acetone, or self-curing clear dental acrylic resin. Every substance tested successfully stabilized the incinerated teeth. Clear acrylic spray paint was judged the most efficacious overall because of its ease of application, availability, inexpensiveness, and rapidity of setting. Keywords: odontology, human identification, dentition Paper ID: JFS12913J DOI: 10.1520/JFS12913J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Methods for Physical Stabilization of Ashed Teeth in Incinerated Remains Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30